A Heart for Christmas or for Christ?
Introducing the very first short story in Christ Over All’s history! This won’t be the last—next December, we’ll hold a short story competition all month long!
A Wide Road to Hell: Pluralism, the Incarnation, and the Exclusivity of Christ
Why do non-Christians like the Christmas story? Because everyone loves a Jesus who is merely one manifestation of God’s love among many. But such a Jesus cannot save you. The whole narrative of Scripture and the reality of the incarnation both demand that Jesus be exclusive: apart from him there is no salvation
Matthew’s Genealogy Isn’t Missing a Name—It’s Making a Claim
While many of us may skip the opening genealogy in Matthew’s gospel, Jeremy Sexton argues that Matthew’s first chapter is rich with gospel truth. Read on and see how the generations from Abraham to Jesus bring us to the heart of Nicene theology, glorifying our great savior!
Christmas is for Kids
Obviously, Christmas is for kids! But what if I told you that it’s ONLY for kids—that unless you become a kid yourself, Christmas isn’t for you? That’s what Jesus said, and Garrett Wishall is here to remind us how to do it
Christmas Among Curses
Christmas is meant to be a joyous time when we remember the wonderful advent of our Lord Jesus. But this joy can only be rightly received when the curse is felt. Read as Brandon Myers shows us the curse and the cure this Christmas.
Christmas Hope and the Stockdale Paradox: Christmas in Light of Our Liberation from Sin
Many of our carols speak of the joy of Christmas. One source of that joy is the liberation sin which we receive a foretaste of in this life. Read as Josh Wootton offers a brief explanation of how the freedom from sin inaugurated in Christ gives us hope this Christmas.
November Intermission: From Political Theology to Christmas Buffets
Join us as we transition from the theme of political theology to our Christmas buffet!
October Intermission: From Biblical Theology to Political Theology
Join us as we transition from the theme of biblical theology to the theme of political theology.
Seeing Christ in the Letter: A Review of Kevin J. Vanhoozer’s Mere Christian Hermeneutics
Can a hermeneutic unite Christians across traditions without sacrificing conviction? Kevin Vanhoozer’s Mere Christian Hermeneutics attempts to create a “hallway” where Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox gather—arguing all Christians share one goal: seeing Jesus in Scripture. This review appreciates Vanhoozer’s eschatological framework and his vision of Christ as Scripture’s ultimate referent, but raises serious concerns about his confusing treatment of the “literal sense” and questions whether his project truly achieves the ecumenical unity it promises.
Major Works in Evangelical Biblical Theology: An Overview
Much ink has been spilled over biblical theology, but what are some of the pivotal works in the field? Read on as Brad Green brings to bear more than 20 years of teaching the subject and offers his most notable resources.
When the Lights Came On: An Appreciation of Graeme Goldsworthy
We should never neglect to recognize and appreciate our mentors in the faith. Some of them have taught us to read the Bible like never before. Read as Scott Polender recounts how Graeme Goldsworthy impacted his view of the Scriptures.
Caution! The Dangers of Biblical Theology in Preaching
What happens when biblical theology comes to church? In this article, pastor David Schrock teaches men how to use and not use biblical theology in their churches.
